Legendary Dodgers Pitcher Hideo Nomo’s Nike Air Max NM is Getting a Retro Revival Next Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a corner on the Japanese pitching market. From current stars like Shohei Ohtani (who is adamant that he will return to the bump next season), Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki to past era greats like Hideo Nomo, Los Angeles has always been welcoming of overseas talent. Now, with the Dodgers on vacation for the winter, Nike is looking forward to next year’s MLB playoffs, with a retro return of Nomo’s Air Max crosstrainer.

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The Nike Air Max NM is a throwback to an era when superstar baseball players like Deion Sanders, Ken Griffey Jr., and more had signature sneakers just like basketball and tennis stars. And while Shohei does have his own New Balance line for the modern era, nothing compares to the days when Air Max tech was crossed over to the baseball diamond.

The Nike Air Max NM Varsity Red is the first pair to hit the calendar from the Air Max NM retro line, skipping over Dodgers blue for another classic jersey color that might be more at home in Cincinnati. Featuring a red base across the upper, hits of black are cut out at the top and bottom of the side panels like shark teeth. The tongue adds more black, with a white Swoosh to match the midsole.

Nike Air Max NM Varsity Red Release Details

According to @zSneakerHeadz, the Nike Air Max NM Varsity Red will be released Fall 2027, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is still TBD. To keep up with all the latest Nike retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

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